Arthur J. Gallagher closes acquisition of Assured Partners, boosts insurance offerings.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has closed its acquisition of AssuredPartners. Gallagher Chairman and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. expressed excitement about the deal, citing the companies' shared client-centric cultures and the potential for value creation for clients and shareholders. The acquisition will expand Gallagher's product and industry expertise, data, analytical tools, and service offerings.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) has finalized its acquisition of AssuredPartners, a leading U.S. insurance broker. The deal, announced on August 18, 2025, was closed following the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors [1]. J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., Chairman and CEO of Gallagher, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting the synergy between the two companies' client-centric cultures and the potential for value creation for both clients and shareholders.

AssuredPartners operates across commercial property/casualty, specialty, employee benefits, and personal lines, serving a diverse range of clients including commercial entities, public entities, and individuals. The acquisition will expand Gallagher's product and industry expertise, data, analytical tools, and service offerings, further enhancing its capabilities in niche practice groups such as Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, Government Contractors, and Public Entity [1].

The transaction is expected to bring several benefits, including:
- Expansion of Gallagher's retail middle-market property/casualty and employee benefits focus across the U.S.
- Leveraging Gallagher's expertise, data, and analytics to build new business opportunities
- Deepening Gallagher's capabilities across multiple niche practice groups
- Expanding the reach of Gallagher's tuck-in M&A strategy
- Creating opportunities for Gallagher's wholesale, reinsurance, and claims management businesses
- Adding scale, expertise, and talent to Gallagher's operations in the U.K. and Ireland
- Combining two entrepreneurial, sales-based cultures focused on growth and client service [1]

The acquisition was financed using net proceeds from previously disclosed equity and debt financing transactions. The Compensation Committee approved the grant of $316.15 million in equity awards to 572 former AssuredPartners employees who became Gallagher employees upon the closing of the transaction [1]. These awards are intended to aid in the retention of such employees and will be subject to vesting schedules over several years.

Forward-looking statements in the press release include expectations regarding the benefits of the transaction, improvements in new business production, and global brand recognition. However, actual results may differ materially from these estimates due to various risks, including integration challenges, potential adverse reactions, and competitive responses [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arthur-j-gallagher--co-closes-acquisition-of-assuredpartners-302532200.html